newsMicroscopy launches materials innovation for space
MATERIALS DESTINED for space exploration encounter conditions even harsher than those faced in aviation. Extreme thermal cycling, high levels of radiation and the vacuum of space all present challenges that push component reliability to its limits. To guarantee performance in this unforgiving environment, engineers need detailed insights into material structure and composition. Here, Herman Lemmens, sales development director EMEA at Thermo Fisher Scientific examines three areas in which advanced microscopy techniques are helping researchers to evaluate material performance for space applications.
